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James Sterling Medley USA Major (Ret.)
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James Sterling Medley
USA Major (Ret.)
March 31, 1930 – December 7, 2018
BOWIE – James Sterling Medley USA Major (Ret.), 88, was called by God to join His eternal regiment on Dec. 7, 2018 in Bowie, TX.
A funeral service will be at 1 p.m. on Dec. 15 at the First United Methodist Church of Vashti with the Rev. Tom Medley officiating.
Burial will follow at Post Oak Cemetery in Post Oak.
Jim was born March 31, 1930 to James Harvey and Alta Mae (Bowman) Medley in Quanah. He met his wife of 66 years, Helen Ruth (Fox) Medley in 1952 and married her five days later, to her parent’s great dismay. Jim and Helen raised two sons, James C. Medley and Tommy R. Medley.
Jim had three great passions in life— his faith, his family, and the U.S. Army. Jim was raised Assembly of God under the firm hand of his father the Rev. James Harvey Medley, but finally graduated from the denomination as an alumnus of the Christian faith.
He had a great love of debating Christian theology and listening to gospel music, but his final theological treatise is “Christ risen for the salvation of humanity.”
Jim had a great love for his family and afforded them opportunities through his military career that few families have the opportunity to experience places and cultures in which we lived. Jim always offered wisdom and hope to his family.
He watched his children grow as every father does with the hope of their tomorrow and joy in life. The week God called him to His side, Jim while looking at pictures of his sons and grand/great grandchildren and said to Helen, “look, they look just like me.”
Major (Ret.) Medley served more than 25 years in the United States Army as an Infantryman, an Armored Cavalry Officer and as a finance and accounting officer. He completed his time in the military as the Comptroller for Far East Command.
During his service MAJ. (Ret.) Medley was awarded: The Purple Heart, Army Good Conduct Medal, Army Occupation Medal (Japan), National Defense Medal with two stars, Korean Service Medal, Armed Forces Reserve Medal, Army Overseas Service Medal, United Nations Medal, Combat Infantry Badge, ROK Presidential Unit Citation and Presidential Unit Citation.
Jim is preceded in death by his mother and father; brother, Bobby Medley and sister, Louise Hoffman.
Jim is survived by his beloved wife, Helen; son, James and his wife Daniella, Port Arthur, son, Tom and his wife Cynthia, Wichita Falls; two grandchildren, Jenni Medley, Homer, Alaska and Sarah Dale and husband Kaleb, Fredericksburg; two great grandchildren, Adley Wren Dale and Ellis Boone Dale, Fredericksburg; his sister, Marie Ellis, Bellevue; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Arrangements entrusted to The White Family Funeral Home of Bowie.
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John Riley Russell
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May 27, 1948 – July 14, 2024
MONTAGUE – John Riley Russell, 76, died July 14, 2024 following several battles with cancer.
At John’s request, there will be no formal service. There will be a casual family visitation from 4 to 6 p.m. on July 20 at the White Family Funeral Home in Bowie. John desired to be cremated, his ashes joined with Gerry’s in time and to be spread over his home place in Montague.
John was born in West Columbia, TX to Carl and Pauline Teague Russell on May 27, 1948. He was welcomed to the family by his big sister, Lynda.
The family moved to Bowie so that Carl could start Russell’s Department Store in 1951. John graduated from Bowie High School in 1966; he excelled in basketball under Coach Gayno Shelton’s guidance. John continued his education at Midwestern University where he was a member of Sigma Nu Fraternity.
After marrying Gerry Galloway in 1968, John worked for General Dynamics, which later became Lockheed Martin. At that company he became a world traveler. He loved traveling, but his favorite place was at home with his wife and his beautiful daughter, Brandy Michelle, who was born in 1970.
After retiring in 2004, John and Gerry moved to Montague to live out their lives. They were blessed with two fantastic grandsons, Jax Riley Williams and Kaz Russell Williams. John took great pride in that both boys were named after him.
John is survived by his wife of 56 years, Gerry Russell; his daughter, Brandy and her wonderful husband, Paul Williams and two grandsons, Jax and Kaz Williams. He also leaves behind his loving sister, Lynda Neeld and her daughters, Holly Bullock and Shawna Tomlin.
Expressions of sympathy to John’s family are appreciated, but please do not bother with flowers or memorials; instead, do something nice for a family member, friend or stranger; pet a pooch and think of John. Also, he would stress to all young people to stay away from tobacco products.
Arrangements entrusted to the White Family Funeral Home of Bowie.
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Raymond “Salty” Hudson Sr.
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May 27, 1941 – May 27, 1941
NOCONA – Raymond “Salty” Hudson Sr., 83, died on July 10, 2024.
A visitation was from 7 to 8 p.m. on July 12 at Jerry Woods Funeral Home Chapel. A funeral service will be at 2 p.m. on July 13 at Jerry Woods Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Donald Cheshier officiating. Interment will follow at Eagle Point Cemetery.
He was born on May 27, 1941 in Sentinel, OK to Henry and Eula McLaughlin Hudson. They later moved to Lubbock where he grew up. He married Doris May Partridge on Aug. 16, 1960 in Montague and together they had three children.
He worked for Justin Leathergoods for 23 years then Nocona Belt Company for more than 25 years until he retired with Bell Supply. He coached little league baseball where he started the teams for Justin Leathergoods. He also was involved in the Nocona Indians Booster Club for a number of years. Hudson also worked for R.B. Stout Furniture store where he did odd jobs, delivered and did repairs on appliances. He was a lifetime member of Shady Grove Community Church for more than 60 years where he served as treasurer and deacon.
He is preceded in death by his parents, one brother and two sisters.
He is survived by his wife of 63 years Doris; sons, Ray and Kenny; daughter, Carmella; two grandchildren; three step-grandchildren; one great-grandchild and eight step-great-grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers make donations to Eagle Point Cemetery Association or Shady Grove Church, c/o Doris Hudson, 108 Jackson, Nocona, TX 76255.
Arrangements entrusted to Jerry Woods Funeral Home Nocona.
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James “Jim” Edward Price Jr.
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July 25,1958 – July 7, 2024
MONTAGUE – James “Jim” Edward Price Jr., 65, died on July 7, 2024 at home.
A memorial service will take place at 2 p.m. on July 17 at the White Family Funeral Home in Bowie, with Pastor Gregg Shaw officiating.
He was born on July 25,1958 in Bridgeport where he lived most of his life. He worked at Gifford Hill and Hanson as a heavy diesel mechanic which he retired from after 45 years.
He is preceded in death by his parents, James and Barbara Price; sister, Rheeanna Gage and two grandchildren.
He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Liz Price, Montague; son, Cody Price; daughter, Courtney Waldrip, Bowie; sister, Susie Rankin, Fort Worth; six grandchildren and multiple nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to Legend Bank for the Colby Price Scholarship and RheeAnna Gage Scholarship to help the upcoming senior class.
Arrangements entrusted to the White Family Funeral Home of Bowie.
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